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  What Female Athletes Need to Know About Pelvic Health

  November 20, 2023

  According to Megan Glod, DPT, more people should consider their pelvic floor muscles when exercising. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  Are Female Athletes More Prone to ACL Injuries?

  February 4, 2024

  Statistics show that female athletes are more susceptible to ACL tears than male athletes. Find out more here.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

  Tagged with: Discovery, Specialty

  

• Article - 4 Minute Read

  Why Mental Health Is Important for Athletes

  October 18, 2022

  The demands of performing may put athletes, especially student-athletes, at risk of mental health burdens like depression. Find out how to address those issues.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine, UPMC Western Behavioral Health

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health, Sports Medicine

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  What Is the Young Athlete Program?

  July 14, 2022

  If you have young athletes in your life, or you're a young athlete yourself, the Young Athlete Program at UPMC Sports Medicine has your back.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

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  The Top Four Food Groups for Athletes

  May 26, 2022

  Athletes require a higher caloric intake than average people to retain high amounts of food energy. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

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• Article - 4 Minute Read

  Stretching for Young Athletes: Encouraging Your Child to Warm Up Before Practices and Games

  April 20, 2022

  Stretching creates increased flexibility and prepares the muscles for exercise. Learn more about the benefits of stretching.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

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  50 Phenoms: How an Athlete Returned After Heart Problems

  March 28, 2022

  Carrie Deutsch had open-heart surgery at 27 years old, but she was able to return to her sport and excel.Watch Now

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories

  Tagged with: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Season 3

  

• Article - 3 Minute Read

  Does Compression Clothing Help Athletes?

  March 24, 2022

  Compression clothing has become popular everyday wear for athletes. But it does have actual benefits in increased performance and injury prevention.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

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• Article - 6 Minute Read

  Grace’s Story: How a Young Athlete Overcame Major Hip Problems

  January 31, 2022

  The UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh's Adolescent and Young Adult Hip Preservation Program helped Grace recover from serious hip conditions.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, UPMC Stories

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